#DecemberBones2021

Self Esteem Comes From Within

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Today’s meditation was skipped today. I opted for a bit of extra sleep  instead… not by choice, but because I overslept.

Winter Waite Tarot 2018 EditionToday’s draw is the Six of Wands, which is traditionally a representation of accolades and self confidence, progress and success, especially success that can reap public recognition.

Today’s card is a reminder that self confidence comes from within, not from others.  It isn’t the praise and admiration that creates true self confidence and a sense of self, but rather it is knowing yourself and achieving your goals, and taking time to appreciate your progress and successes rather than waiting for others to give you that recognition.

This connects with my activities for today, including those that I will spend the day with.  The message in today’s card is not to depend on them to make me feel good about myself,  but instead feel good about myself through what I’ve done and who I am.

DECK USED:  WINTER WAITE TAROT 2018 EDITION

OwlandBonesTarot’s #DecemberBones2021 Tarot Challenge Prompt
Question: Three things that allow your little Grinch heart to grow.

The Merry Christmas Oracle and Christmas Playing CardsBlizzard and Ten of Spades – Life gives you warning. Life is not made of “tower moments” and when things feel like they are at their breaking point there is plenty of warning before you get there. If you’re paying attention, you can prepare for the bad parts and the breaking points.  You just have to watch for when bad weather approaches.

Poinsettia and Five of Diamonds – Remember that even when things are at their worst? It may feel like it at the time, but things could always be worse. During these times, it’s important to look at what you have in life that you are gratefulu for and all the ways in which you can (and do) shine even in the darkest and most desperate of times.

Wreath and King of Hearts – You have love in your life that is there for you through thick and thin, through rain and shine, and throughout every hour of every day. He knows his heart and it is firmly and inexorably set upon you and you alone.

DECK USED: THE MERRY CHRISTMAS ORACLE AND CHRISTMAS PLAYING CARDS

#DiscordTarotholicsDec2021 Challenge Prompt
Question: What can I do to rekindle my inspiration when I’m feeling uninspired?

Winter Waite Tarot 2018 EditionReading Summary: Let others in to share your addictions (The Devil) and passions (King of Wands). Others make it more fun and less work (Three of Cups).

Take Away: When I’m feeling uninspired, it’s important to invite others in to share in the experience and the creative process. Having others along instills a sense of sharing and joy into the process and will allow you to reconnect with your creative spark again.

DECK USED: WINTER WAITE TAROT 2018 EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

I left when things started to get ugly instead of trying to stick around and let it get to me.

Cherishing What Is Before You

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Today’s meditation was just about ten minutes long, and was just me and my breathing exercises along with some piriformis stretching.

Vintage Christmas TarotToday’s draw is the Four of Pentacles, which is traditionally about stability and gratitude (sometimes to excess, which can turn miserly) for what you have. This is a stagnant sort of appreciation that speaks of not reaching for more, but instead being focused on what you have in the now.

After running around all day yesterday getting things done, today is a day of rest. There is no plan to go anywhere or do much other than some chores around the house.

The imagery in this card is about family and the reminder here in the Four of Pentacles today is to appreciate this time with those dear to your heart. The message here is not to worry so much about what’s coming in the future, and instead be present in this day and this time with loved ones.

DECK USED:  VINTAGE CHRISTMAS TAROT

Mr Lionharts’ #TheDecemberTarot The Path Ahead Tarot Challenge Prompt

 Yule Oracle

See Only With Love – Ribbon (Elegance, Formality, Exclusivity) – Take tie this season to try to see your mother in another light. Changing her isn’t in the cards and she sees nothing wrong with her behavior, but you have the opportunity to shift your perspective and find a view that allows you to find peace with her and put to rest expectations you can’t possibly have fulfilled by her.

Speak With Love – Candy Cane (Sweetness, Strong Foundations, Drawing In Love) – Make sure that you are expressing to those around you how you feel about them.  Only the good, though. Focus on the good and let the irritations and other issues go for now.  Use this tie for bonding and pulling those who matter close instead.

Listen With Love – Ornament (Wishes, Ancestors, Beauty) – Now that the holiday rush is over it’s time to open yourself back up to messages from your ancestors and the guidance that they can provide you. Open your heart and your intuition, and allow them to help guidie you toward those things you really want in life.

Mind Boundaries – Bells (Purification, Warding Off Evil, Clarity) – Make sure that you are paying attention to the energy that others are directing your way, and deflecting the negative. Don’t ignore it and think that it will go away on its own, instead deflect and cleanse that negativity out immediately.

Be Kind – Pomegranate (Beauty, Fertility, Promises) – When you take the time to be kind over this season, it will be reciprocated in turn.  Like a smile creates another smie and thus spreads smiles onward through the world, kindness can also travel and spread in the same way, and in turn make the world a better place a little at a time.

Know Your Power – Hot Chocolate (Sympathy, Nourishment, Comfort) – You have the ability to provide comfort and nurturing to those around you with your grounded presence and energy. By spending time with those that are mourning their loss this year, you are giving them more than sympathy, but also support and a greater sense of stability that is currently lacking in their lives.

Be Balanced – Caramel Popcorn (Hiding the Truth, Irresponsibility, Material World) – Don’t allow the addictions that were getting out of hand prior to the holiday rush to step back in and progress as they had been.  The rush has given you a chance to renegotiate the tightness of those chains and find a better fit. Keep with that.

Honor Your Word – Elf (Assistance, Workmanship, Secrecy) – There are a few things from earlier this month that you need to get done now that the holiday rush is at an end.  Readings that need done, specifically.  Make sure over the next week you reach out to these people to get these promises taken care of.

Blessed Be – Christmas Tree (Abundance, Life, Immortality) – Don’t worry about the future right now.  It is bright and beautiful, and filled with promise. Focusing on the what-if scenarios and worrying won’t solve anything and will only hold you back. Focus on the good instead.

DECK USED: YULE ORACLE

OwlandBonesTarot’s #DecemberBones2021 Tarot Challenge Prompt

Vintage Christmas Tarot and Seasons of the Witch Yule OracleNaughty – King of Cups – Gideon is my personal King of Cups, and as such this card is encouraging spending some… naughty time with Gideon soon. We have been planning some pirates period-piece type roleplay for after the holidays and I have absolutely no doubt that naughty is sure to fill many of those hours.

Nice – The Sun – This is a reminder to look towards the light.  Have fun. Work on keeping an optimistic view as we move through the few weeks ahead.  The end of the holiday rush has a habit of dumping you into a bit of a drop, and the reminder here is that to couneract that effect, you need to work at staying positive.  It’s not going to happen on its own.

Clarifier – Merriment – Have fun! Both during your time with Gideon and on your own as well. Look for the joy and enjoyment in every little thing.  Stay focused on the fun so that the drag of the slump that the end of the holiday rush creates doesn’t pull you under.

DECK USED: VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ORACLE AND SEASONS OF THE WITCH YULE ORACLE

Daily Self Kindness

Although I brought work along with me on this trip, I haven’t touched it. Not even today when we stayed home all day and relaxed.